In Pant, tangible traces of industrial and transport history can be viewed in relation to one another. Pant Bridge is a Grade II listed structure dating from 1794 to 1797. It is part of a significant industrial landscape connected with early transport systems. Tangible evidence includes not only the bridge but also railway traces, lime kilns and the Montgomery Canal.

Industrial history in buildings and infrastructure

Nearby Llanymynech Limeworks is a Scheduled Monument and forms a particularly well-preserved group of industrial buildings and structures. At the Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area, information panels explain how the buildings, tramway facilities, railways and canal were used. This makes it possible to trace the history not only through individual structures, but also through the different transport facilities. The listed industrial heritage on the Montgomery Canal includes the rare restored Hoffman Kiln and its chimney at Llanymynech Limeworks. A gin wheel winding drum is preserved at Gyn Lane in Pant. It belonged to the railway that transported limestone from Llanymynech Hill to the lime kilns. More lime kilns are preserved at the end of Rhew Level Lane, at the foot of the former inclined plane on the Montgomery Canal.

Advance booking is required for the education room at the Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area. For group visits, please check current opening and booking arrangements in advance.

Canal, railway and planning your visit

The Montgomery Canal runs through Pant and has been partially restored. If you are considering a boat trip, check current navigability beforehand.

The Cambrian Heritage Railway built a line from Llynclys South to Pen-y-Garreg Lane in Pant, which opened to passenger traffic in 2005. The restored railway runs from Pen-y-Garreg Halt to Llynclys. Train services run only occasionally for special events; Llynclys South is currently closed outside these events. Check the current events calendar before planning a trip.

Walking routes and other activities

Walking routes in Pant pass through unspoilt countryside and farmland, along the Montgomery Canal towpath, and through its industrial heritage. You can choose from different types of scenery: open countryside, the canal path or industrial traces. One route from Pant to Llanymynech crosses two countries, following the Offa’s Dyke Way and the Montgomery Canal. Depending on detours, it is about 3 to 5 miles long and steep in places. So do not plan based on distance alone, and check conditions before setting out.

Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve can be reached from Pant via Underhill Lane off the A483. Check current access conditions before visiting. Llanymynech Golf Club is also in Pant, near Oswestry, and welcomes visitors to its golf course.

Discover more destinations: Bitterley, Shifnal, Wem, Hope Bowdler, Albrighton, Clee Saint Margaret, Llanyblodwel, Weston Rhyn.

For the regional travel guide: Shropshire.